Prosecution Assistant 1

This is technical work of limited scope, providing staff assistance to trial and/or investigative attorneys charged with the prosecution of individuals accused of violating the criminal penal code. Employees in this class perform a quasi-legal function through the review and extraction of data from court-related records and documents, the interview of complainants and witnesses, and/or the preparation of a variety of legal documents. Contacts with attorneys, the judiciary, court personnel and officials, complainants, institutional officials, witnesses and the general public are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a prosecuting attorney.

Max Stklovsky

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone:215-686-3087

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email:Max.Stklovsky@phila.gov

For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

ELIGIBLE LIST

DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL: Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the District Attorney's office will be established as a result of this examination.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City.  For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person’s gross pay for such period, without the person’s consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied.

Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW.

Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification.  The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score. 

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form. The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference.  Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration.  No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials.  Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc.  and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.

An Eligible List will be established the week of November 3rd, 2025.  Please note that this date may change.

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.

Associate's degree
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications

1) CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:
Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the District Attorney's office with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.

  AND

2) EDUCATION

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.
• OR
• Completion of an associate's degree program in criminal justice and two years of experience performing facilitating services for prosecuting attorneys.

NOTE: Two years of experience as a Legal Services Clerk or equivalent class experience in the District Attorney's Office and possession of a Prosecution Assistant certificate as issued by the District Attorney's Office may be substituted for the education requirement.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Salary : $44,668 - $57,430